Phil Robertson of “Duck Dynasty” did not make anti-gay remarks on the show but to an independent magazine GQ.

I do not know the details of the contract between the “Duck Dynasty” stars and A&E, but I don’t see how it should affect the “Duck Dynasty” show. A&E acts like they own the family, but nothing could be further from the truth.

Merchants have always tried to suppress the good news of the Savior. History tells us that in the 18th century the East India Tea Company tried to hinder the spread of the gospel in China by silencing missionary Robert Morrison.

Those in charge are afraid to “offend” people, but the good news is offensive because it says we are all sinners and need a savior — Jesus Christ.

God’s Word says clearly: “All have sinned, and fallen short of the glory of God.”(Rom 3:23). It also says, “If we claim we have not sinned, we make Him out to be a liar and His Word has no place in our lives” (1 John1;10 ).

This country is still under the Constitution, which gives us the right to freely express our beliefs. These are God-given rights, not rights that any man can give or take away. When the Pharisees of old tried to suppress the message of Jesus the early church did not bow down to them but quoted Psalm 2 adding, “Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness,” (Acts 4:29).

There is a difference between hating sin and hating people. God hates sin but loves people. Those that are committed to Him should do the same. We should not hate the sin and hate the people or love the sin and love the people but, like God, hate the sin and love the people.

That is what Phil has done — hate the sin and love the people.

“Duck Dynasty” stars have over enough money to buy their own TV station and put on the air whatsoever they want to without having to change their stand for Christ.